ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs OnePlus 12R
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 1,844,595); the OnePlus 12R is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
OnePlus 12R
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (46/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the OnePlus 12R, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, OnePlus 12R — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | OnePlus 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 1844595 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads OnePlus 12R by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus 12R was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the OnePlus 12R by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.